Featuring host Ryan Seacrest and new judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban, along with returning judge Randy Jackson, Season 12 of American Idol begins with an epic two-night premiere Wednesday, Jan.16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). In Season 11 Georgia native, Phillip Phillips went from an unknown singer a national superstar whose debut single sold over two million copies. The hit single was also featured in the United States women’s gymnastics video packages during the Olympic games.  Will Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey get along? How will Randy shephard the entirely new group of judges? Who will be the next American Idol? Only time will tell.